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How Effective Are Sanctions in the Western Balkans?
The latest report by the Global Initiative Against Organized Crime (GI-TOC) reveals that between 2014 and 2024, 166 sanctions were imposed in the Western...
THE SOCIAL MODEL AND THE “ISLAND” OF “ANONYMOUS” PROFESSORS
Most professors, with a few exceptions, hesitate to represent a social model, show no desire for fame, and seemingly deliberately preserve their anonymity to...
Croatia: Deputy PM quits over video of him shooting from car
Croatian Deputy Prime Minister Josip Dabro resigned after a video surfaced in which he seemingly fired out of an open window while laughing. He...
Western Balkans face population challenges amid global decline
The Western Balkans are grappling with significant population shifts, mirroring global trends outlined in the United Nations' World Population Prospects 2024. The report highlights...
UN study predicts Montenegro’s population will fall to 328,000 by 2100
Montenegro's population is projected to reach 328,000 by 2100, according to the United Nations (UN) "World Population Prospects 2024" study.
The study notes that in...
Vučić plans educational reforms, discusses energy cooperation with Orbán
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced plans to meet with professors and politicians next week to hear ideas from voices that have not been widely...
NATO troops and EU observers arrive in Kosovo ahead of February...
More than 200 Italian KFOR troops and over 100 EU election observers have arrived in Kosovo to ensure a peaceful and orderly environment for...
North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Mickoski to attend Trump inauguration in Washington
North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski will embark on a working visit to the United States, where he will attend the inauguration of newly...
European writers gather in Albania to celebrate literature and EU values
Literature’s ability to explore the unspoken and express the inexpressible was at the heart of the Festival of European Literature in Tirana, Albania, in...
Greece holds strong as top European travel destination amid growing competition
Greece remains a top choice for travelers from major European markets, but competition with destinations such as Spain, Portugal, and Croatia is growing
The country...
Bulgaria has received €16.3 Billion from EU funds since joining Bloc
Since Bulgaria joined the European Union in 2007, the country has received €16.3 billion in EU funds, according to an analysis by the Institute...
Western Balkan Central Banks partner with Banca d’Italia to launch instant...
Central banks from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, and Montenegro have signed an agreement with the Banca d’Italia to establish an instant payment system...
NATO Deputy Secretary General in Lithuania: NATO Will Deter Any Aggression
On Friday (17 January 2025), NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Sekerinska concluded a three-day visit to Lithuania, where she participated in the Snow Meeting...
Kurti meets EU and Council of Europe election observation teams
Prime Minister Albin Kurti met this morning with election observation teams from the European Union (EU) and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of...
United States sanctions individuals linked to Republika Srpska Day Commemoration and...
The United States today imposed sanctions on eight individuals involved in organizing the unconstitutional commemoration of Republika Srpska (RS) Day on January 8-10, 2024,...
EU Commissioner Marta Kos: Montenegro – a success story
Addressing the Parliament of Montenegro, Marta Kos, the European Union's Commissioner for Enlargement, delivered a speech about the nation's future in the EU. Her...
EBRD supports small businesses in Albania with €5 million loan
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in collaboration with Union Bank, the European Union (EU), and other donors, is enhancing support for...
Greece sends six tons of humanitarian to Gaza
Greece’s Armed Forces have completed the transfer of six tons of humanitarian aid to Jordan that is intended for Gaza.
A Hellenic Air Force C-130...
Financial Times: Pro-Russian party joins ruling coalition in Bulgaria
The Bulgarian parliament has approved a coalition government with the participation of a pro-Russian party, ending the political deadlock in the Balkan country, which...
Brnabić: The essence of the protest is to kill president Vučic
Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabić sparked controversy after commenting on the protest held outside the Serbian national broadcaster, RTS. In a post on her...
